The Lunar Society brought members, guests and friends together for its 2026 Annual Dinner, combining an evening of conversation and networking with a thought-provoking discussion about one of the less visible challenges facing modern society: what happens to the things we throw away.

It was a busy – and very enjoyable – Birmingham Heritage Week 2026! The story of the Lunar Society was very much in the spotlight, with several events highlighting the Society’s incredible contribution to the city.

Artificial intelligence is already transforming the world around us, raising new opportunities, challenges and questions for individuals, organisations and society.

Read on to find out more about our event - Artificial Intelligence – The Big Disruption.

The future of journalism and the very nature of truth was on the agenda at the Lunar Society’s 'Truth in the Age of Algorithms' event, held at Kitchen Garden Café in Kings Heath earlier this month.

Members and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening at our annual Garden Party at Winterbourne House & Garden last week. 

Can Birmingham City Council evoke the spirit of The Lunar Society

The Lunar Society hosts its Local Election Hustings.

The Lunar Society becomes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

The Lunar Society discusses the challenges the Life Sciences industry faces and the innovation to take it into the future.

The Lunar Society hosts its annual Boulton & Watt Lecture, with keynote speaker Professor David Brown, School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, discussing ‘Critical Materials for the Future’.

At this year’s West Midlands Business Festival, Lunar Society Trustee, Michelle Lynch FTLS, introduced her B.A.L.A.N.C.E Framework, a seven-step, values-led approach to financial literacy, wellbeing and long-term empowerment.

On 21 January 2025 The Lunar Society hosted its first ever Poetry Recital.

With over 45 people in attendance the event was a huge success.

On 17 December 2025, The Lunar Society hosted its annual Festive Networking Event at Chaophraya Restaurant, Birmingham.

From 5 - 7 December 2025 The Lunar Society participated in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth.

We were delighted to be joined by our keynote speaker Otti Vogt at this year’s annual Sir Adrian Cadbury Lecture.

Our Chair, Joe Gaytten, recently appeared on BBC Radio WM’s Hidden Birmingham series — a fascinating exploration of the city’s lesser-known stories, available now on BBC Sounds.

Black History Month at The Lunar Society

The Lunar Society welcome Dr Kate Curruthers Thomas to speak to it’s members and guests.

The Lunar Society’s Extraordinary General Meeting took place on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Read on to find out the results of the votes.